I had heard from a friend who is a vet that the OSPCA does spay/neuter at cost. If not for her, then I would never have thought to check their website to look into this further. I'm so glad that I d... Read More
I had heard from a friend who is a vet that the OSPCA does spay/neuter at cost. If not for her, then I would never have thought to check their website to look into this further. I'm so glad that I did, because after receiving quotes of $500/cat at several vets around Newmarket, I was pleased as punch to find that my two female cats would be $50/each at the OSPCA.When I called to leave a message in December, I was advised it would take around 12 weeks to receive a call back. I received a call in the first week of February. It was a long wait, but I understand that there are tons of other pets waiting to get in there too, and when I did get a call back, it was to advise me of a slot open the following week. The woman on the phone was very polite and explained everything that was required of me.The OSPCA has a very efficient system they use to process around 25 animals per day. Some of their rules might not be what you are expecting (like, I had to rush around asking someone to borrow their cat carrier), but following them lets them do their job best. Things to remember when going this route to fix animals:- Have patience when waiting for a call back. It will take a long time, don't get anxious and start calling them repeatedly. If you have kittens/puppies you'd like to get fixed in the future, call NOW.- Each pet will need its own carrier- Drop off is 8am in the morning. There will be other people there for the same thing.- Pickup is 5pm the same day. Be on time, as they do a debriefing as a group.- They can be vaccinated, get a rabies shot, chipped, etc. If you want any of these done, it will cost extra. Everything is reasonably priced and would cost more at a regular vet. (Know what you want done before you get there. I was surprised at what I could have done and wasn't prepared so got nothing done.)- Speak to your vet about getting blood work done beforehand to make sure your pet's liver/kidneys can handle the anesthetic. The OSPCA will not do this, and while it's not mandatory, it's something to be aware of as a health risk of going under anesthetic. (Please note: I'm not trained in animal health. I'm just repeating what I've heard from the OSPCA and my vet on the matter.)I am 100% satisfied with my experience at the OSPCA. When I dropped my girls off and picked them up, the staff was very caring and friendly. The price is right and they do so many spay/neuters per day, I felt confident leaving my girls to their expert care.Also, to clarify: One of the other reviewers complained of a blue mark left on their pet's belly after the incision. This is actually a tattoo to mark the animal as having been fixed. It's not supposed to wash off or fade. They told us about this during my debriefing today, so I thought I'd share that, too. Read Less